Optimus AM-FM Portable Radio, 12-603A User Manual
AM•FM Portable Radio
Cat. No.
12-603A.
B
Your Optimus AM•FM Portable Radio
lets you enjoy music, sports, and
news almost anywhere.
Its features include:
Bass and Treble Controls
— let you
adjust the sound to suit your tastes.
Bandwidth Switch
— lets you improve audio fidelity when listening to
strong stations.
Sensitive Tuned RF Receiver
— lets
you receive distant AM stations with
good quality reception.
Built-In 5-Inch Speaker and 1
Inch Tweeter
— provide great sound.
1
/2-
Earphone Jack
— lets you connect
an earphone so y ou ca n listen withou t
disturbing others.
WARNING
: To reduce the risk of
fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN.
CAUTION
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
!
Telescoping Antenna
— for excel-
lent FM reception.
Built-In AM Antenna
— lets you en-
joy great AM reception anywhere.
Switchable Automatic Frequency
Control (AFC)
— ensures drift-free
FM reception.
External Antenna Terminals
— let
you connect an external antenna for
even better reception.
!
This symbol is intended to alert you
to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s
enclosure that might be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock. Do not open the
product’s case.
This symbol is intended to inform
you that important operating and
maintenance instructions are included in the literature accompanying this product.
Optimus and RadioShack are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation.
© 1999 Tandy Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
CONNECTING POWER
You can power your radio from six D
batteries (not supplied) or from standard AC power.
When the sound becomes weak or
distorted, replace the old batteries
with fresh ones.
Using AC Power
Using Batteries
You can use si x D batteries to power
the radio. We recommend RadioShack alkaline batteries. Follow
these steps to install batteries.
1. Remove the battery compartm ent
cover by pushing in the cover’s
two tabs then pulling the cover in
the direction of the arrows.
2. Install six D batteries in the lower
level of the com partment, as indicated by the polarity symbols (+
and –) marked inside the battery
compartment.
3. Replace the cover.
4. Set
Caution:
do not plan to use b atteries in the radio for a week o r more. Batteries can
leak chemicals and damage the radio.
AC/DC
Remove the batteries if you
to DC.
Follow these steps to power your radio using AC power.
1. Remove the battery c ompartment
cover by pushing in the cover’s
two tabs then pulling t he cover in
the direction of the arrows.
2. Pull out the power cord from the
upper level of the compartment.
3. Route the power cord through th e
slot on the battery compartment
cover and replace the cover.
4. Set
5. Plug the power cord into any stan-
AC/DC
dard AC outlet.
Caution:
shock, one plug blade is wider
than the other and the plug only
fits one way. If you cannot easily
inser t th e plug , turn it over and tr y
again. Do not force it.
to AC.
To prevent electric
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CONNECTING AN
For Better FM Reception:
EXTERNAL ANTENNA
For Better AM Reception:
Your radio has a built-in AM antenna
for reception of strong, local broadcasts. For improved reception, you
can connect an externa l AM antenna.
Your local RadioShack store has a
wide selection of AM antennas.
To connect an external AM antenna to
your radio, use a Phillips screwdriver
to loosen the screw on the external
antenna terminal, slide the external
antenna’s spade lugs underneath the
screw head, then tighten the screw.
Your radio h as a telescoping antenna
for FM reception.
Note:
antenna for FM r eceptio n, be sure th e
metal strap is connected as shown.
For improved rec eption, you can connect an exte rnal F M ante nna. Y our local RadioShack store has a wide
selection of FM antennas.
When you use the telescoping
Follow these steps to connect an external FM antenna to your radio.
1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to
loosen the screws on the external
antenna terminals.
• For an FM 75-ohm cable:
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